Sr Corporate Counsel (Labor and Employment) jobs in United States
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Insight · 2 months ago

Sr Corporate Counsel (Labor and Employment)

Insight is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator that emphasizes a people-first culture. They are seeking a Sr Corporate Counsel to provide legal support primarily focused on employment and HR-related matters while also managing some commercial contract responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Advise HR, recruiting, and business leaders on employment‑related matters, including compliance with local, state, federal, and international laws
Provide guidance on wage and hour, leaves of absence, accommodations, progressive discipline, separations, investigations, and employee relations matters
Conduct internal investigations and respond to state and federal agency inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL, state human rights agencies)
Draft, update, and interpret employment policies and procedures; monitor changes in employment laws and emerging trends
Manage and coordinate outside counsel on employment litigation, administrative matters, and immigration issues
Support pre‑litigation strategy and risk mitigation efforts
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including master agreements, statements of work, amendments, and framework agreements
Advise internal teams—sales, finance, operations, marketing, service delivery—on commercial risk, IP issues, approval processes, and compliance
Summarize and communicate key contract concepts, providing clear, actionable recommendations
Assist with legal research, special projects, mergers and acquisitions support, and compliance training initiatives
Develop and deliver training on employment compliance, business terms, contracting processes, and risk management
Improve legal tools, templates, and operational processes for HR and commercial stakeholders
Work with autonomy, balancing business goals with prudent legal risk management

Qualification

Employment law expertiseJuris Doctor (JD)Commercial contractsLegal researchLegal technologyAnalytical skillsHR partnershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) required; admission and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
4–6+ years of experience, ideally from a large law firm; experience working with or within a large corporate legal department preferred
Strong employment law background is required (multi‑state exposure preferred)
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
Strong willingness to dive in, learn, and navigate ambiguity with confidence
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Experience partnering with HR and business stakeholders at multiple levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Experience with legal department technology (e.g., Microsoft O365, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, CLM platforms)

Preferred

Experience working with or within a large corporate legal department preferred
Familiarity with international employment issues is a plus (Canadian exposure helpful but not required)
Some exposure to public sector contracting and/or trademarks/copyrights is a plus

Benefits

Flexible hybrid environment
Freedom to work from another location—including internationally—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year
Career mobility, development programs, and upskilling support

Company

Insight dedicated to making the impossible possible combining cutting-edge technology.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tim Crown
Co-Founder/Chairman of the Board
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Veli-Matti Vanamo
Chief Technology Officer, APAC
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